Azores. The green wonder of Atlantic.

[@homemurso1484]

Man...the government should've offer you full citizenship after all that wonderful work!😅 You did a great service to our islands by doing such a well done and extremely beautiful and detailed piece. From an azorean islander, my deepest gratitude! You're one of us in my books! 🌺

[@slaintenito]

So, do you guys speak portuguese in Azores? Btw, such a beautiful place!

[@LaurenSchraderMusic]

@@slaintenito yes they speak português but it is it’s own dialect there

[@slaintenito]

@@LaurenSchraderMusic Ah, got it! Tks!

[@SoulsVeteran420]

How can I become an azorean?

[@LaurenSchraderMusic]

@@SoulsVeteran420 get residency in Portugal and get citizenship. Not easy

[@venusjazzes]

I live in Sao Miguel, Azores, and it means so much to me that people around the world are recognizing the beauty of the Azores. Thank you for making this

[@mrbosstoaoxd8594]

I was born and raised in Sao Miguel and it’s amazing to see this

[@DavidS93]

O que diz do imposto a os gatos é certo ou errado? Não encontrei info

[@Emy53]

Don't allow tourist to ruein your beautiful landscape. Once more and more people want to live there, the landscape will change to build more and more structures to accommodate people. I hope the Portuguese government keeps some control with over population.

[@venusjazzes]

@@DavidS93 oq é imposto dos gatos ??

[@Mr.Plant_man]

The Azores are so beautiful! I hope one day I'm able to afford to visit.

[@misssakuradc]

I’m from the Azores (Terceira) and I must say this is one of the best videos I’ve seen regarding my home. Thank you so much for depicting our islands so accurately, even if still missing a few. In fact very few Azoreans know all of the islands, such as myself. Now I really want to visit Flores. That’s the beauty for me, 9 totally different islands even being so close. And the weather… it’s also very unpredictable in the summer. So just go, and live it the way nature decided to present it to you. Thank you!

[@zinnia18]

w9ah u live in an island invite me.plz

[@rajimukesh5375]

Search kerala feel the diference

[@djamallarabi5532]

I love Terceira ❤️

[@LeeGee]

You're thanking him because you want us all to move there?!

[@joekuhl3500]

Can outsiders move here?

[@vincentrochow6979]

Man I’m Form Germany and I have been to the azores just 2 months ago while studying in Lisbon. I have been in almost 50 countries and yet the azores were the most beautiful place I’ve been to. I went in December with a girl I met in Lisbon and had one of the best time of my live so far. The calmness and sheer greeness was so pleasantly overwhelming. It made me realize how important it is to take a break every once in while and rest your soul. I will be back for sure to this yet “unmainstream” paradise on earth. Amazing video and work portraying this place!!

[@marsovac]

Either you are not a good student or you are an exceptional prodigy student, if you can afford to visit 50 countries while studying. P.S. The Azores are not a country, but an autonomous region of Portugal, so it is probably 49 or less.

[@vincentrochow6979]

@@marsovac traveling is not expensive these days mate. Also, not once did I indicate that the azores are an independent country. I‘ve just mentioned that I’ve been to 50 countries and saw many places out of which the azores have been the most stunning. Don’t know how you come to draw this conclusion

[@brunoalves-pg9eo]

@@vincentrochow6979 He has a valid point in regards to visitng 50 countries while still a student though. Traveling may not be expensive but it isnt cheap either, especially outside of Europe. You're one lucky guy my friend.

[@kingtrance307]

@@vincentrochow6979- Actually for most people traveling is expensive!!

[@wfemp_4730]

@@marsovac Why would you assume all students have relatively little money?

[@angelocabral2001]

I live in Santa Maria, one of the islands in Azores. And I have to say that you really captured the essence in this video, it's so amazing... Thank you for letting people know that we (Azores) exist.

[@ifyourefeelingsinister]

I honestly didn't know it existed until this video. Your home looks amazing!

[@thomasbloomfield732]

Do the clouds ever clear up at night and show off the stars??

[@angelocabral2001]

@@thomasbloomfield732 It happens, specially at summer. If you go to a place with no light pollution, you can see everything!

[@experimentalwhateverchanne2312]

Eu sei que vcs existem, descobri quando era criança e fui configurar o fuso horário no meu nokia c2 Pesquisei açores na internet pq meu primo e eu sempre gostamos de ver fotos de outros países (depois que descobrimos que dava pra fazer isso) E daí tive uma fase de pesquisar sobre ilhas e arquipélagos, principalmente as lusófonas ! E tenho uma fascinação pelo Cabo Verde e Açores Um grande abraço de Maceió/AL, Brasil ✨

[@Gerhard3838]

I was twice on Santa Maria and I am totally in love with the island

[@luiscabral6738]

This is the best KZbin video on the Azores that I've seen. Excellent camera work; insightful commentary and full of details about the history and culture of the Azores. Very well done.

[@theodoremoore3790]

No matter how beautiful a place is, it is the people there who make or break what you think of the place. Am not widely traveled having only spent time in six nations but as neat as all of those places were I remember the people the best.

[@lfsg689]

Agreed. My family came from Azores to Brazil in the 18h century, and I never saw how beautiful that land is. Now I wish to go back!

[@Sam1jere]

150%

[@markvine3814]

@@Sam1jere Wholly agree. The whole video presentation is superb. I don't think traditional broadcast television would get close to this quality.

[@brentsams9980]

Yes! Same thoughts here. This video worth a million views! Azores is a Gem Islands in the Atlantic period 😍

[@stinkychihuahua1586]

My great grandfather came to America from the Azores. I had never heard of this place before. This video means a lot to me. I feel a little bit more connected with my roots. Thank you.

[@franciscojoaquina877]

Perhaps we're related. My great grandfather did too.

[@W-G]

Moove back to your ancestory home

[@basstion4146]

my father is from there and so is my whole family. me and my mom are the only people not born there

[@charleshoang566]

@@W-G You too.

[@charleshoang566]

I live in Turlock, central California,a lot of people here are from Azores.

[@i.vel.892]

Great video. Thank you for sharing with us such beautiful islands.

[@thewaywardpoet]

In my entire life up to this point, I've probably given the Azores a total of about 10 seconds of thought. In short, they don't come up often in either conversation or on travel programs. Not only have you dedicated nearly an entire hour to this magical place but you've also provided me with enough curiosity and information to warrant me wanting to visit someday! Thank you for this video!

[@derekborba2644]

You can't be disappointed. The nature is breathtaking

[@IamKimsational]

@thewaywardpoet - I completely agree. If you need a companion, shout me out, send me smoke signals - anything of your liking. lol It would be a blast to just soak that culture in, all the while destressing from a fast-paced life. I do wonder how expensive it is there. I have heard it is very expensive, but I've heard differently, as well. I would so love to visit and probably would not come back.

[@chrmez]

I went to Flores on my own in the off-season (November I believe) to find myself and calm my nerves from being overworked. I was the only one staying at the hotel and it was fantastic. It really felt like I was on a deserted island. I hiked around and just enjoyed being on my own for a full week. Saw water fallls, walked by the cliffs ... ventured in among all the cows roaming freely. One of the best trips I ever did in my life. The weather was shit, but it didn't matter.

[@Mr.Plant_man]

What did it cost you to get to the Azores?

[@bloggerpillai]

You produced a masterpiece. Portugal should just hire you. Stunning place, that you made even more astonishing.

[@37thraven]

I was thinking the same thing. Drone cameras are getting quite good, but more so, the style and pacing. The details he added. The honest perspective. It's as good, and better, than typical loudmouthed adventure-influencers. When he did the caption box for 'endemic' species, it hit the perfect tone for me of information, gorgeous scenery, tourist hotspots, and his own personal insights. They couldnt have hired a better tour guide

[@mzmz6308]

@@37thraven Absolutely amazing video. Anybody can get some nice drone shots of a scenic landscape, but putting everything together with transitions, editing & pace over 53 mins? Astounding quality, I watched the entire thing.

[@winstonallen532]

Good

[@resolutionarybeing1885]

Your trip through the Azore Islands was double AA awesome. I had heard of them but never dreamed of seeing them or how magnificently green, peaceful and beautiful these islands are; with the quiet relaxing roads, parks, clean towns and farms. Who would have thought of finding grapes growing between black lava rock walls, Green- houses full of pineapple, oranges, and lemons. I can imagine growing just about any food crop one might want. Your new drone video shots up and down the waterfalls were very successfully executed. That is one fast piece of equipment! Thank you for this special adventure. I want to see where else you have been.

[@VictorFernandes-j8x]

Grapes grow good in volcanic soil. The Azores grow coffee, pineapples, tea, and other stuff that dont grow in Europe.,

[@daviditalia1325]

Dude I just watched this video after discovering you on the Norway video, and I have to say how much I appreciate you and your productions. The shots you film are stunning with the drones. I love how you include statistical information and the history of the places you visit. Your whole video, from start to finish, is so well crafted, thought out, executed.. the music, the editing, the texts.. I can’t say enough how much I enjoy the whole thing. Including you.. your infectious thrill and appreciation for life and this beautiful planet.. is a beautiful thing to see as well. You definitely inspire and I’m already looking forward to ‘traveling’ to another port of destination vicariously through you. Well done! Ciao and many blessings to you as you walk this world!

[@njdevilku1340]

@@Antonsomewhere I agree. It made me want to go back to Norway and now explore the Azores.

[@MrPedroslima]

Truly clean and beautiful video

[@franciskinuthia]

This is truly me. I found out about the channel on the Norway trip, and now I am literally binge watching all his videos like a TV show. The shots are amazing, his style of shooting is so unique, educative, and interesting.

[@apIthletIcc]

Yooo the Norway vid was how I found the channel too. Watched the one on Sweden right after then came to this one.

[@daphneywaggoner9481]

My father was stationed in the Azores at Lajes Field..we lived there from 1969 to 1973. I have always wanted to go back, and your video made me think of how pretty the island was during my childhood. I would love to visit again and see the other islands.

[@nerblebun]

@Daphney Waggoner: I was stationed at Lajes Field 1972-1974...1605th Civil Engineering Squadron. Lived off base at 32 Cruz, Praia da Victoria.

[@Oiseaux_rebelle]

You're one of the guys who makes KZbin such a beautiful place :)

[@joaoalves6457]

I'm from São Miguel Island and I can only thank you for the excellent video you made of "my" archipelago. It made me so proud of where I wake up every day. You know well that you have to come back to complete your video. Santa Maria, Terceira, Graciosa and São Jorge await you. Keep up the good work. You gained one more follower.

[@onitasanders7403]

I was on my way to shop at the supermarket but stopped for a little diversion and happened upon this video about the Azores. It is absolutely WONDERFUL.

[@richarddavis178]

Brilliant All the world should be like this

[@wip1664]

Your diversion was long. I am glad we and many others enjoyed this video.

[@pbohearn]

Did you make it to the store? LOL

[@onitasanders7403]

@@pbohearn Thank you for asking. Yes I did with a new appreciation for the area and all the beautiful images I had just seen.

[@onitasanders7403]

@@pbohearn Thank you for asking. I finally did with visions of the Azores dancing in my head.

[@thomaslucia3059]

...this brought me to tears. The beauty, the solitude, the dreaminess of the misty landscapes and the aura of an elysian otherworld. SPECTACULAR! Thanks!

[@ligametis]

just have to not become too popular

[@hanneef9340]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKsh3qioJJopas

[@fukkitful]

Faroe Islands are amazing too. Just farther north. The ppl born in these place are very lucky.

[@fernandobernardo6324]

​@@ligametis We will never let that happen.

[@ligametis]

@@fernandobernardo6324 you will ban tourism advertisements? :)

[@Subcoolschool]

Thank you for the video. Brought back a lot of memories. I visited the Azores while in the Navy. One of the most remarkable places on Earth.. and I've seen many..

[@souzamattosx]

cool mate

[@hanneef9340]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKsh3qioJJopas

[@javabrown4851]

Visited Portugal in April this year and fell in love right away, from food, people and sceneries. This Azores is next I think to visit in Europe.

[@Cdub0619]

I've been going for years and you nailed it when you say it's a "reset for your soul." Great job on the videography!

[@wip1664]

Why don't you move there??

[@Cdub0619]

@@wip1664 Inability to work remotely.

[@wip1664]

@@Cdub0619 maybe someday

[@ligametis]

just hope it doesn't become overcrowded and touristy, like so many other beautiful places.

[@Cdub0619]

@@ligametis Every year you notice an extra Airbnb or rental, maybe a few more tourists walking around your village. It hasn't taken away from the peaceful scenery. On the other hand, it's a nice boost in the local economy for those that live there year-round.

[@lilyg5304]

Having grown up in a family where ALL my relatives were from the Azores Islands, and how they all would recount stories of its beauty, I didn't fully appreciate it until I actually visited. All I can say is that it left me breathless. Hopefully I'll go back often, as much for its beauty as for sentimental reasons.. to return to my roots.

[@Worldofourown2024]

You probably get to move and live there! That is super nice and convenient, especially when you're in your 40's or older.

[@lilyg5304]

@@Worldofourown2024 That is my hope; it would really be fitting since my parents loved it so much; only wish they were alive to see it come full circle. ✌

[@Worldofourown2024]

@@lilyg5304 Yea, I miss my parents greatly too and feel so alone in this world. If you inherited their house and things, you have that to remember them by and a place to live a bit later on when you want to go home to settle down in life.

[@lilyg5304]

@@Worldofourown2024 Thank you for your reply. I wish you much happiness; and know you are never alone. :)

[@lelagrangeeffectphysics4120]

What i am mostly afraid of is of mass tourism, it is not for anything but we dont want to turn into the canaries, i giant park where the inhabitants are for show and the land exists more for the tourists than for anything else, basicly im just aftaid of azores losing what it is just as what it has happened with iceland and yet again, the canaries, dont tell me it wont ever happen because thats the same as people that said the titanic would never sink, you only realize it could happen after it happen.

[@williamcushman9295]

another great video, the Norway one was incredible. Iam 70 now, but our mom took us to Portugal then we visited the Azores on the way back to US,because we had relatives who lived in Azore from around 1900..s, really beautiful, you really took me back to being 14 and traveling with my wonderful mom, thank you so much

[@kevinm3751]

Strange we never hear about this incredible place! This really is the Hawaiian islands of the Atlantic! And the drone footage at the end... WOW!!!!

[@pbohearn]

This video made me remember what a miracle this earth is, how nothing can match the beauty of our natural world; how truly perfect it is. Thank You!

[@GuruprasadNH]

Beautiful presentation. Thank you so much. Azores a heaven on this earth.

[@hanneef9340]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKsh3qioJJopas

[@portuguesehydrangea4818]

My mother in law moved to the US because of the volcanic eruption in Faial. My father in law is from Pico and my family is from Terceira. Beautiful islands!! 💖💖💖

[@mugumyapaultheafricannomad9488]

U have a marvelous ancestry. Impressive place hearing about it first time and I must visit

[@jdosvd]

Class ancestry !

[@portuguesehydrangea4818]

@buster balls hope you get a chance to go again. 😊

[@portuguesehydrangea4818]

@Lawrence Anderson I recently heard about the high metal content in the soil there. It’s really awful. Seems to be detected in certain areas. Otherwise, it really is a paradise!

[@JRobbySh]

Portuguese imitated to New England and California mostly from the Azores. Very different from the mainlanders.

[@jeffreyzesiger9689]

Having just subscribed minutes ago I now find you are from Ukraine & are broadcasting your experiences. THANK YOU. Your president was a comic and you are now a WAR correspondent rather than a grinning travel videographer. You are using all your talents to document this WAR.

[@1olddoggie]

My roots are from the Azores. I have always wanted to see where my father and grandparents came from. I now want to go more than ever. My family is from Terceira.

[@manualgearshift4965]

I grew up several years on Terceira when my dad was stationed at Lajes Field. Him and my mom always said it was their best assignment. I have a huge map of Terceira in my office, it’s a beautiful place and the people are so very nice

[@EpolloLightz]

Same, my family is from san miguel

[@patrickconnolly7799]

My great grandparents came from The Azores to California’s Central Valley in the 1880s.

[@golkor9879]

My family is from a tiny village on terceira

[@mrdasilver]

Same! My great-grandfather was from Lagoa. He immigrated to Brazil in his early twenties, and shortly after his arrival, he married my great-grandmother who was an Italian immigrant. I'll be soon getting my Portuguese citizenship, and I'm seriously considering spending a year or so in the Azores.

[@snezbaranova1597]

Hey Anton, you rock!!! Since I’m bilingual, I was fortunate to watch all your videos in Russian and now my mates can enjoy your super creative videos in English. Huge thank you for being true to who you are and keeping the magic in your heart that you share with us via your passion for travelling. All the best for your future success in all your endeavours.

[@MegaSnow121]

Such a beautiful place! Love the clear blue and greenish colors of the ocean in some of your shots. The ocean and other waters just looks clean, undisturbed.

[@jonardnabartey1552]

I was in awe of the view. The beauty of nature is indeed magnificent !!!

[@katerinadicamella]

I was intrigued by the video clip, after 54 mins I realized I just finish watching the whole thing, love it and thank you for introducing this beautiful island!!

[@ruthjorge440]

The best documentary of the Azores can't wait to visit. Thank you.

[@らや]

Azores is beautiful, I’ve been there many times as a kid, I’m half Portuguese and Ecuadorian so for my island getting some recognition is nice.

[@benaybrannon6866]

I've wanted to travel to the Azores for years. Thank you for taking me there. Just beautiful.

[@hugoomoreira]

I loved your work on the Azores. you showed everything with great beauty. in addition to highlighting the strengths of each island. congratulations . huge promotion for the Azores

[@mrcuddlez9643]

Watching this entire vlog about the Azores from your POV truly was enjoyable from start to finish. Never imagined such a beautiful place to be in the middle of the Atlantic ocean. Thanks for this!

[@cristinaresendes6071]

Absolutely love your work, best video I've seen on the Azores, my home country!

[@rustyshackleford2719]

These islands look tremendous. I'd love to visit.

[@madmac4185]

Yup, this little spot on the globe. Has now been added to my "bucket list," thx! ;- ]

[@jonnyfodaw7282]

And we will surely welcome you in each and every island m8

[@Str8smokin305]

@@jonnyfodaw7282 just wondering is Marijuana legal?

[@jonnyfodaw7282]

@@Str8smokin305 Not really. Its still Portugal...

[@dankake]

@@Str8smokin305 Marijuana possession of up to 5 grams ( i think ), is not criminalized. Well, at least, in continental Portugal

[@jonnyfodaw7282]

@@dankake azores is the same but legal and decriminalized are not the same. Still illegal to sell and produce

[@alfelker]

Thanks for this amazing video. We loved seeing the other islands we never got to visit, We were 10 years old when we lived on Terceira island in the early 1960s for a year. Back then, we used to play in the cornfields behind our Azorean house. We would catch rides on the back of the wagons drawn by cows to get to the fields. We joined the Scouts on the Air Force base there (Lajes Field). We camped in a crater one time and explored the lava tube caves on the west side of island. We saw water spouts from our school windows sometimes (we had to go home). We loved it and would go back in a heart beat. With the Air Force still on Terceira, we could fly there on Space A for free!

[@teri97]

Went to the Azores four years ago and I still think back on how beautiful it was

[@connieg.439]

Which Islands did you go to?

[@positivelypepper]

My Mum stayed in the Azores with her Pa when he was in the Air Force and she had all sorts of stories about her teenage years growing up there, horse back riding, and more specifically barrel racing. I never really had an idea of it geographically and its really cool to be able to visualize some of the stories she told me after watching this video. Thank you for breathing some life into some old nostalgic memories of my Mum telling me all about these really neat islands.

[@hanifbashir745]

Thanks million thanks...first time in life have known azores bcse of ur wonderful clip

[@igormoniz]

proud to live in these wonderful islands ♥️🇵🇹 Orgulho de viver nestas ilhas maravilhosas ♥️🇵🇹

[@devakash2]

How good is the internet over there? And how do the plans compare to normal ISP rates in europe?

[@derekborba9574]

Qual ilha?

[@akshays3]

@@devakash2 mala pan same question ahe !! Such a beautiful location! ❤️

[@angelfirelite]

How blessed you are...my mother was born in AZORES, then my grandparents wanted to come to AMERICA, ugh, I have had nothing but depression even though I was born in America, my heart longs for exactly this kind of life, I guess it is in the dna after all!

[@jaewok5G]

since I was young I identified the Azores and decided that's where I wanted to live. you wanna trade homes for a season? think of the snow! and walMART!!

[@Gobucky63]

Amazing video. I lived in the Azores for 2 years. Probably the best years of my life. The people are what is so special. Yes i agree the country is beautiful but I have never been around people that are as warm and friendly once you get to know them. While watching your amazing program I felt like I was there once again. My only disappointment was that you didn’t explored the island of Terceira . Thank you for sharing.

[@rockdahaus]

I was there in febr. 2023... what a beautiful place!

[@TheWinezen]

I am halfway through this video and I stillcannot take my eyes of it. A beautiful work of art by nature and I was so happy to be able to see it from my house in Malaysia. THank you for the intricate details and masterful visuals in this video. One of the best videos anywhere. Now I know where to take my firends and family on my Slient Yacht tri-deck, when I get it. Hope the islands can wait that long.

[@cynthiabradford155]

My first episode and I couldn't stop watching! Absolutely amazing scenery! The waterfalls on the last island were stunning! OMGOSH, the hot springs! I think the Azores are the perfect spa islands. Gorgeous!

[@jdosvd]

You said it , even I couldn't stop watching and put off my other engagements.

[@atelierrnd]

Bless you this is so nice. before the internet I never saw where my ancestors are from. This is very detailed and beautifully shot. Muito Obrigada.

[@AVOWIRENEWS]

The Azores sound absolutely enchanting! Nestled in the middle of the Atlantic, these islands are a true testament to nature's beauty. The lush green landscapes and the rich blue of the ocean must make for a breathtaking sight. It's amazing how such serene and picturesque places exist, offering a perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life. The Azores seem like a gem for nature lovers and adventurers alike! 🌿🌊✨

[@Bullseyeguy8]

This was one of the best videos I've watched in a long time. I've never heard of these Islands and they are now on the top of my list of places to visit.

[@vbolet]

Very few videos give you the emotional connection that this one did. I was moved right along with him. I laughed and felt inspired. Everything contributed to this feeling - the production quality, the editing, the commentary, and the incredible footage. Well done. The best thing I can say about this video is that I now REALLY want to visit the Azores. Bravo.

[@kennedysingh3916]

I stubbled across your blog while browsing, I've never heard of the place before and it's very beautiful. I'm from Jamaica and I see my flag on your luggage.

[@cwilson6880]

How this only has 79k likes is beyond me. We just decided to book a week in the Azores in March and this video was extremely helpful!! Such a beautiful place! Thank you!

[@RogersMgmtGroup]

best guide to the Azores I’ve ever found. Thank-you.

[@gloriahamel2963]

Yup! We were station in Azores for 4 years, 1985-88. And enjoyed the whole time while we were stationed in Portugal. The people are very friendly. I miss that place.❤️

[@dreadog6425]

That was truly wonderful. I knew about the Azores from a historical perspective .....however the geography and fauna was amazing. Great job on this video.I'm a subscriber now.

[@christinesilva0728]

So proud of my ancestor’s homeland 🇵🇹 absolutely beautiful First generation Canadian here ☺️

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

Canada is not nearly this gorgeous

[@Carolina-rd3gh]

@@Theactualstoic And none of them with this climate

[@brp361]

Beautiful place, beautiful birds and nature. Hope it stays that way!

[@bmr4566]

oh it will...there is a divine force protecting it.

[@juanitagardette5733]

This place is so amazing. I am lost for words. I love how green it is and the view! Beautiful

[@dianah.667]

I always wondered what the Azores looked like. It is absolutely gorgeous, and I have you to thank for this wonderful journey. I enjoyed every second of your video, so I'm subscribing in order to go on another incredible journey with you. Thank you. This was truly amazing!

[@kasvinimuniandy4178]

This was the most beautiful tour video I've seen. SO BEAUTIFUL. Thank you so much for the breathtaking shots!! I felt like my heart was flying like a bird... What a great job you've done! You've done a great job showing the islands too... the scenic views ... so lovely!!!

[@sharkamov]

Absolutely amazing tour of the Azores archipelago! . . . (That drone footage at the end: As an avid helicopter enthusiast, I sat with a _huge_ grin plastered all over my face!!! - Definitely a good investment you did there!) Thanks for sharing comes from 🇳🇴

[@justanidea6160]

Having been born in Lagoa on the Azores, its humbling to see someone make a documentary of my birthplace

[@nelsonbrum8496]

My parents were born in Faial, and were living there when the volcano erupted, they remember it well, lots of earthquakes. In 1984 we visited, and I remember walking around the old lighthouse.. with old furniture still in situ. While we were there we also visited Pico and we climbed to the top. We still have family on both islands, as well as the US east coast, and in California; maily Central Valley and Silicon Valley. My father inherited some land after my paternal grandfather passed, and my paternal grandmother moved to the US after an earthquake destroyed their family home (where we stayed when we visited), she passed away in the US. My maternal grandparents had moved to the US before my parents moved here in 1970. Their family home in Salao is still standing, and occupied by a distant relative. Portuguese is my first language, and I started kindergarten with barely any knowledge of English, just basics like alphabet and numbers to "20". My younger sisters were luckier since they both languages being spoken in the house. I've only been on Terceira, Faial, and Pico. I'd love to go visit the othe islands. Obrigado para o video, e bom dia o boa noite!

[@elisabethm9655]

Thank you for this lovely trip. As a housebound caregiver,I dream that one day I too might have a chance to see such beauty in person…meanwhile, KZbin and marvelous content creators such as yourself, afford me a glimpse into the wonders and marvels of our precious planet. Thank you from the core of my heart - you’ve made my day a bit lighter. 🤗❤️🙏

[@FreeAmerica4Ever]

The dive by the waterfalls gave me goose bumps. That was so amazing!! Love it, thank you for sharing your adventures!

[@pursuitoftruth7938]

I live in the central valley of California and am surrounded by people of Azorian ancestry. Many go back in the summertime for the festas. I have done a lot of research on the history wondering how so many Californians came from these tiny islands. Your documentary answered some of those questions.

[@lucror314]

I am one of those cencal azorian descendants! Hope one day to visit, my uncle and aunt just did a few week long trip and managed to find some of our relatives and brought back lots of pictures and information, was really cool to learn.

[@Jordynfire]

My family is from the azores! :)

[@Jordynfire]

Also from the Central Valley, I live in Palm Springs now

[@kaligirl1980]

Yes. My husband's grandmother came to the SF Bay Area from Pico. I've been telling him we need to visit the Azores. This video has solidified my resolve. Also, this video explains why so many folks from the Azores are in the US. I work with so many folks who are of Azorean descent. So cool to learn this bit of info.

[@tonymleitao]

Outstanding videography!! Thank you for visiting the Azores!!

[@froggy0162]

Looks like a great place for cycling. Nice weather, great scenery, good roads and not much car traffic!

[@Drbellotus]

Except São Miguel island, no car traffic here.

[@gordonc2377]

Fantastic video Anton. Thank you for the exceptional footage, informative insights and your personal takes on the Azores. What unique natural beauty; from the volcanic landscapes, spectacular waterfalls and lush green fields and so much more. Am definitely adding the Azores to my bucket list.

[@JRobbySh]

We have been to New Zealand, and you are right to say that the Azores do like the same scenery. Also have earthquakes and volcanos.

[@JacindaH]

This is one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Thank you so much for sharing

[@Romanology]

My grandfather and his parents, my great grandparents, are Azorean from Faial Island specifically. They moved here when the Capelinhos volcano erupted. I’ve recently been trying to reconnect with the culture since I am 1/4 Azorean myself so this was an amazing video to find! Thank you!

[@pcluvvw7129]

São Miguel is such a beautiful place to see! The views are amazing.

[@michaelrosa2589]

MY Grandfather was from Pico Island. He passed when I was four years old so I really didn't know him except for stories . I have always wanted to visit the Azores.Thanks for the video!

[@JamesBrown-js3lm]

I was there a few times during my stint with the Navy….. interesting place indeed.

[@jakhariwilliams3377]

can you tell me more about this place. I'd like to live there

[@Alfablue227]

And beautiful.

[@keliahx445]

I had no idea this is even a place. How gorgeous!

[@Simonesanderss]

I’m from Portugal, and I have traveled some places like Thailand. But last year I firstly went to azores and I really feel in love with it. It’s calm, pacific, very amazing views and the natural hot water pools are the best. Here I felt safe and relaxed. In Thailand I felt some discomfort because the locals are always trying to sell you something or something, which is normal but I don’t like it. I prefer traveling without feeling the “pressure” from the locals to buy anything. There no one tries to take advantage of tourists. People are really humilde and respectful. They respect your space.

[@sigmasd10]

Er...You do know the Azores are not in the Pacific?

[@zeitghost1321]

@@sigmasd10 Er...you do know the word pacific means tranquil right?

[@sigmasd10]

In the UK no one uses Pacific to say tranquil...It is always only used when referring to the Ocean...

[@ministryoftruth8499]

@@sigmasd10 Chill out. English is not her mother tongue. She meant "peaceful." Cheers. Btw, "humilde" = "humble."

[@zeitghost1321]

@@sigmasd10 Interesting as the definition came right from the Oxford dictionary. Maybe take the time to look it up before you criticize a non-native English commenter.

[@deadpanbarry5442]

Watching this from Ireland. Never knew it looked as good. Amazing place and nice upload. 😊👍

[@krasnaludek298]

We Portuguese respect Irish people; another small nation with powerful culture beyond its numbers.

[@bradstephan7886]

Utterly fascinating. I could easily live there and never want to leave.

[@edwardsbarbara25]

Agree

[@baliksupper6043]

It’s a miracle this place hasn’t been destroyed by tourism like everywhere else.

[@valiantstallion]

Do it!!!

[@patriciasammy8994]

Ideal for a Holiday but to live amongst craters and a volcano, sorry.

[@eduardomedeiros4617]

Except if you lived with a 680 € salary and had to pay a rent of 400 € ...

[@neilldn74]

Didn't even know this place existed. The islands are absolutely beautiful looking. Great video

[@Mr.Plant_man]

Same, never heard of it before, and now I want to go so bad! Lol

[@taleandclawrock2606]

These landscapes were so beautiful they made me cry. Thankyou for sharing these exquisite places.

[@stevenwilliams1805]

Thank you Anton for sharing this wonderful trip with the world.

[@ligametis]

i don't know who translated video, but thanks to him

[@limits4kids]

I am amazed by the beauty of this! I instantly got hooked! It has a feel of one of National Geographic's documentarues, videos like this barely ever come out for free. Original of this documentary has 12M views (in Russian). It was a great idea to translate it to English, Anton!

[@madmaxxmiami]

Great job! It was wonderful to re-"visit again after stopping in the Azores many times via sail eastbound from Bermuda to Gibraltar and the Med. Thank you so much for your view and explorations of probably my favorite place in the world.

[@LauraGarcez]

You said it all in Flores: "This is wow!"

[@marianusbhongu5259]

Did you jast say flores

[@joshkellis6499]

Amazing. Thank you so much for bringing the Azores to so many, especially to my mother, and myself. My mom being full Portuguese, therefore myself being half..... Our family is from the Azores, and had land there untill the government needed it for an airport. No one in our family has been able to afford to travel back there, so no one has been able to visit in over 4-5 generations. Seeing other's experiences, and travels there, we are able to visit as well, and live vicariously through those travels. That's why it means so much. So, again,... Thank You So Much. And Happy Travels.

[@miloak]

I recently discovered through a DNA test that I have Portuguese ancestry and mainly from the Azores. This video really inspires me to go visit those islands one day with my family. I've also been to the Faroe Islands which I absolutely loved and I agree, right away that's the first place that came to mind watching this video. Keep up the great content!

[@1fredricka]

thank you for the drone videos. They were magnificent!

[@bestzohan]

I don't know but seems that you were genuinely happy in the Azores. Thanks, great!

[@WayNorthDrones]

Looks like a good area to fly the drone, good job on the controls. Nice views from above, keep up the flying. Thank you for sharing and have a good day

[@sfremgen]

I was there in April last year visiting Terceira and Sao Miguel. The weather in April was perfect, and everything was beautifully green. I was very impressed!

[@gabrielleannacormierart]

We are going to Sao Miguel soon and are so excited! I’ve been dreaming of this trip since I first heard about the Azores three years ago. Beautiful video footage! Thank you so much for sharing ❤️☺️

[@marilynguinnane4663]

Every time we stopped for fuel, back in the 70s, the Azores were windy. So so so glad to have viewed this documentary. Thank you.

[@selah71]

Back in the 70's I once took a chartered flight from Spain back to the USA. It was a small prop plane, (two seats on each side of the isle), and we had to refuel in Santa Maria. All of us passengers were tense. The entire flight was the scariest commercial flight I've ever been on and I don't scare easily. As we came into Santa Maria, it felt too low and I remember seeing cliffs seemingly at eye level. Then, I hoped we made it off the island and not fall into the ocean. It felt like we hit every air pocket of turbulence from Madrid to New York. After that, only 747's for me when taking overseas flights. Lol!

[@marilynguinnane4663]

@@selah71 -- I'm amazed in that a small prop made it across the Atlantic!! I would never have attempted that flight. Well, in any case, you had an adventure, hmmm?

[@selah71]

@@marilynguinnane4663 I wish I could remember what type/name of the plane. It was very, very small compared to the 747 I was used to, around 40 passengers or so. If I'd known the size and that it was a prop plane I wouldn't have taken the flight. But, I was a young military wife and the price was extremely reasonable when I saw the advertisement on base. Yep! It was an adventure. Especially since I was also pregnant!

[@marilynguinnane4663]

@@selah71 -- Well surely you stopped for fuel numerous times, as prop planes have such a limited range. Are you quite certain that it was a propeller driven aircraft?

[@selah71]

@@marilynguinnane4663 It definitely wasn't a jet and had 4 propellers. It couldn't fly at the high altitude big jets can and is why we all suffered a lot of turbulence. We only made the one stop to refuel at Santa Maria. Maybe someone with aviation knowledge who reads this can identify the type plane. When we landed at JFK the relief was palpable. Other than whispered praying, we were quiet while trying to remain calm. Hysteria wouldn't have done any good anyway! Only one other time did I want to kiss the ground once landed and that was years later after being in a 2 seat Cessna. The pilot wanted to do a stall. I threatened to kill him if he did, and if we lived! Lol!

[@ricardospinace1956]

Thanks Anton! This was a wonderful video. Always wondered about the Azores. Many Azorians in Vancouver, my home always speak of their islands with so much love!

[@jdosvd]

The Azorians in Vancouver, don't they feel like going back ?

[@paulr6922]

An excellent film of the Azores. All islands are beautiful. I need to win the lottery to make sure my older relatives can see it all.

[@333KKWallflower]

You missed the most beautiful island of all... Terceira! I was incredibly fortunate to live there for two years. It is beyond breathtakingly beautiful! In addition to the heavenly scenery, the Azorean people are its greatest treasure. Their culture and traditions leave an indelible mark on your heart.

[@markuse3472]

No one wants to hear or see anything about that, Terceira.

[@sajp8859]

@@markuse3472 Of course, no matter where you go or what you do, there’s always a little Trumpy to make a negative comment about it.

[@Allthemoss]

I was looking forward to seeing Terceira most of all because that's where my family is from. Wonderful video, nonetheless! Perhaps you will go back some day and fill in the rest. Great video, beautifully done!

[@markuse3472]

@@sajp8859 I was just kidding. Haha.

[@tn_onyoutube8436]

@@markuse3472 when does your Netflix comedy show start?

[@apIthletIcc]

*"alright kids, pack up and learn Portuguese, we move in a week"*

[@BigUpVideo]

Portu - we sail slave ships - agese….

[@eriksjud9465]

best part was the quest to find the winemaker from 1898

[@marktwaine9344]

@@BigUpVideo the slaves own 'people' sold them....slavery was and still is on the continent of Africa....live with it....check out the Middle East too....

[@BeReal918]

*"sounds great dad"*

[@miguelsousa6175]

@@BigUpVideo "Only two things are infinite: the Universe; and human stupidity" A. Einstein. You are the perfect example. Se quiseres, digo o mesmo em português, caso não percebas o inglês.